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Images of Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. All photos by Ramona McCallister.

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is a well designed and engineered compact family-oriented crossover SUV with a peppy engine and good handling that is fun to drive. A top-of-the-line version also reminded me about the value extended tests drives.

The 2023 BMW 330e xDrive is the German automaker’s entry in the plug-in hybrid sedan category. That’s a comparatively small field, especially among premium luxury brands like BMW. The 330e competes with the Volvo S60 Recharge sedan and the Au…

The Prineville Oregon Running Klub (PORK) has waited four years to finally host another Wetlands Webfoot Waddle, but early next month, the wait is over.

Whether it is on the wrestling mat, at her job as a certified nurses assistant, or moving up the ranks as an ROTC cadet, Makenna Duran exudes a model of confidence and leadership to her peers.Duran is a junior at Crook County High School, and…

Pictured left to right above: Kim Johnston, Mandi Puckett, Darla Engstrom, Kent VanderKamp, Nichole McAda, Gracie Pacheco. The Counterfeit Pills Education Course (CPEC) was launched on May 10, 2023, at Bowman Museum in Prineville--in conjunct…

After four years and a COVID pandemic, the Pentagames competition is back in play for middle school mathletes.

After an intense search for a new location for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, the staff at the local nonprofit announced their new location.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek was named Best Value SUV by the Northwest Automotive Press Association at its 2023 Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Competition, otherwise known as Mudfest.

The second and largest phase of a fish and wildlife habitat restoration project is under way and will benefit from a recently announced grant.

The Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland have authorized increased fees at some developed recreation sites beginning in 2023.

The BMW M2 Coupe is the least expensive genuine M series car in the German manufacturer’s current lineup. Although that should seem obvious because the compact 2 series is BMW’s least expensive car, the company has muddied the waters in recen…

Janay Shores was all smiles as she welcomed customers to her grand opening at the Vintage Cottage on Thursday, May 4.

For students in high school who like to write and welcome an opportunity to express themselves and exercise their First Amendment rights, the annual Voice of Democracy essay contest is offered throughout the United States every year.

On April 7, a nontraditional graduation was taking place at the Crook County Courthouse.

Gardening Journeys – May 2023

Pickup trucks have been getting bigger for decades. A modern full-size half-ton truck is huge now, compared to what they were 20 years ago. For the most part, consumer preferences have driven that growth. But after a decade with very few mids…